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Putin Courts Kyrgyzstan’s Support as Central Asian Leaders Thread Geopolitical Needle

Japarov hosted Putin in Bishkek less than two weeks after joining the four other Central Asian heads of state in Washington for a summit.

Central Asian Leaders Arriving in Washington for Trump Summit

Critical minerals to take center stage, but what about Afghanistan?

opinion Temur Umarov

Why Is Central Asia Buying Trump’s Attention?

The region no longer needs to distance itself from Russia or commit to democratic reforms to court American investment.

Putin Arrives in Tajikistan as Russia Seeks to Reassert Influence in Central Asia

The president will meet with the leaders of Central Asia for talks expected to focus on regional security and economic cooperation.

Kyrgyzstan Dismantles Central Asia's Tallest Lenin Statue

Officials in the city of Osh warned against "politicizing" the decision to "relocate" it.

In Kazakhstan, Russia Looms Large Over World War II Commemorations

The 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II has brought up complicated questions about Russian influence and colonialism.

Russia’s Tatarstan, Central Asian Diaspora Celebrate Nowruz

Persian and Turkic communities worldwide joined in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

‘Hey, Russians’: In Kazakhstan, a Popular Satirist Battles ‘Russophobia’ Charges

Whether Russia had a hand in it or not, Temirlan Ensebek's trial has become one of Kazakhstan's highest-profile political cases in recent years.

Kyrgyzstan Urges Respect for Heritage Amid Row Over Russian ‘Appropriation’

The furor began this month after social media users accused Russian fashion label Yaka of ripping off traditional Kyrgyz patterns.

Russia and Uzbekistan Sign Military Strategic Partnership Plan

The plan outlines 50 unspecified “joint military activities” scheduled for 2025, followed by broader strategic initiatives between 2026 and 2030.

Russia Doubles Migrant Expulsions in 2024

State media reported that more than 80,000 migrants and stateless persons were expelled in 2024.

Putin Arrives in Kazakhstan for CSTO Security Summit

Ukraine is expected to be a central topic during Thursday’s summit, where Putin will join leaders from other CSTO member states to discuss security.

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Speaks Out Against Russia’s ‘Medieval’ Migration Laws

Kadyrov said the new laws would “incite hatred” and “make the situation worse.”

Should the West Sanction Russia’s Neighbors in Central Asia?

Western governments face the dilemma of cracking down on sanctions evasion without severing ties with the economies of Central Asia.

opinion Vladislav Inozemtsev

Russia's Eurasian Alliances Are Unraveling. We Must Use That To Our Advantage

Undermining the Eurasian project is a task that can bring maximum benefits to the free world at a minimal cost.

Aral Sea Disaster Stunts Youth Development – Study

Scientists found that the polluted environment where the Aral Sea once stood has disrupted the endocrine status of young people living nearby.

Kyrgyzstan Repeats Russia Travel Warning Over Reported Border Checks

Bishkek previously urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Russia to avoid heightened entry and exit checks in the wake of the Crocus attack.

Tajikistan Summons Russian Ambassador Over Alleged Rights Violations Against Citizens

The Central Asian republic’s foreign ministry reportedly expressed “serious concern” about the treatment of Tajiks living in Russia.

Kyrgyzstan To Stop Accepting Russian Payment Cards

Kyrgyzstan's Interbank Processing Center said it would stop servicing Mir bank cards in order to "minimize the risk of secondary sanctions."

‘We All Have the Same Face to Them’: Deadly Moscow Attack Magnifies Discrimination Against Central Asian Migrants

In the wake of last week’s deadly shooting at Crocus City Hall, life for many migrants in Russia could take a turn for the worse.

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